Stories and updates from our Chaffee County community.
As summer arrives in Chaffee County, residents and visitors head outdoors to enjoy hiking, rafting, biking, festivals, farmers markets, summer camps, and community events throughout Salida, Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and the Arkansas V
May has officially begun, and with it comes Lyme and other Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month here in Colorado.
Daily life is full of uncertainty, pressure, and constant demands.
Each March, we “spring forward,” setting our clocks ahead by one hour as daylight saving time begins. On paper, it’s just sixty minutes. In real life, it can feel like much more.
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month! Heart disease is extremely prevalent in the United States and is the number 2 cause of death for adults in Colorado.
Did you know that January is Radon Action Month? Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks and soil throughout Colorado.
Living in a small community can come with challenges, which can include fewer resources and resource organizations than in a larger area.
These are unprecedented times. And while the public health field is always a dynamic one, it feels as though the stakes are currently high, and the uncertainty of the future is more fragile than ever before. As I sit here pondering wha
May is Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month! This is a key time to get informed as “tick season” ramps up across the country.
It’s that time of year again! As we all spend more time outdoors in the summer months, it’s important to be aware of different animal-related diseases. Protect yourself by taking the following precautions: